Thursday, December 6, 2012

Randarda Lake(Rajkot, Gujarat, India) gets wings

Sunset At Randada Lake, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
Sunset At Randarda Lake, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.

Randarda Lake has turned into a bird watchers paradise with a large number of migratory birds arriving at the water body. The 100 year old lake is home to many indigenous birds also.

The natural lake with shallow water is located near Rajkot Municipal Corporation’s (RMC’s) Pradhyuman Park Zoo. According to ardent bird watcher Ashol Mashru, “This Lake is home to about 167 bird species which include 15 species of ducks and eight of eight of fly catcher. As many as 60 species of migratory birds can be spotted here”.
 
Purple Moorhen at Randarda Lake, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Purple Moorhen at Randarda Lake, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

He said that Randarda Lake has supporting natural eco – system with shallow water which provide suitable environment for birds. Moreover, there is a nursery managed by forest department adjoining the lake that provides good tree cover where birds can roost. Some of the bird species that can be seen there include black tailed god-wit, rosy pastor, pheasant tailed jacana, purple moor hen, pigeon, common teal, pelican and spoon bill.
Canary Bird at Randarda Lake, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Canary Bird at Randarda Lake, Rajkot, Gujarat, India


Common Teal at Randarda Lake, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Common Teal at Randarda Lake, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Courtesy:- Times of India

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Its a very good place to visit 4 kids & we too have visited there with r skul mates .